Healthy Development
Preconception
Planning for a pregnancy should ideally start at least 3 months in advance of a pregnancy, since preconception health is the first step toward a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby.
There are many things potential mothers and fathers can do to improve their health and the health of their future children. Pregnancies can be affected by many factors, including healthy eating, physical activity, sexual health, tobacco use, alcohol and drug use, and violence.
Nova Scotia Health Promotion and Protection supports many strategies that promote the health of future mothers and fathers, such as, Healthy Eating Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Alcohol Strategy and the Comprehensive Tobacco Control Strategy.
Learn more from your health care provider or local Public Health Services
office.